Jigsaw Puzzle : AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930
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AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930
The skeleton of the R.101 sits in a field near Beauvais, France, after the crash during its first and last flight. Date: 5 October 1930
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Airship Airships Beauvais Crash R101 Sits Skeleton
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Transport yourself back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intriguing puzzle features the image "AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930" from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness history unfold as you piece together the skeleton of the R.101 airship, which tragically crashed near Beauvais, France, on 5 October 1930, during its first and last flight. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this historical moment and test your problem-solving skills with this engaging puzzle.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the remnants of the R.101 airship, which lies crashed and broken in a field near Beauvais, France, following its tragic first and final flight on October 5, 1930. The R.101 was a British rigid airship, designed for long-distance passenger transport, and was the largest aircraft in the world at the time of its construction. The airship, which had set out from Cardington, England, on a record-breaking journey to India, encountered severe weather conditions during its crossing of the Mediterranean Sea. Despite efforts to turn back, the R.101 was unable to gain altitude and crashed near the village of Gouesnouville-en-Thelle, north of Paris. The disaster claimed the lives of 48 of the 54 people on board, as well as several ground crew members. The cause of the crash remains a subject of debate, with theories including structural failure, human error, and weather conditions. The skeletal remains of the R.101, with its shattered hull and torn fabric, serve as a poignant reminder of the high risks involved in early airship travel and the human cost of technological innovation. The image, taken shortly after the crash, offers a glimpse into history and the determination of mankind to push the boundaries of what is possible, even in the face of adversity.
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